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I just got back from one hell of a weekend in Atlanta, for a music festival that was one of the best experiences of my life thus far. The music was incredible, the people were awesome, and I even found some time for self-reflection. The self-reflection was probably just a result of the music and the atmosphere, but that goes to show that Shaky Knees Festival successfully did its job. Here's my recap of the weekend, broken down by day and then by artist. I'm going to try my best to include any pictures I may have taken and a little description of the performance. I didn't take all that many pictures, because for one I don't have a nice camera and two, I'd rather just enjoy the show. That being said, I'll have plenty of words to say about many of these bands.
Day 1 - Friday, May 13th, 2016Ah, day one. It's all about getting the jitters out and finding your way into the groove of the festival environment. Lots of hopping around, seeing different acts, and of course plenty of beer. I arrived at Centennial Olympic Park around 12:45pm, and immediately made our way to the far end of the grounds, where the Boulevard and Piedmont stages were found. This included crossing a rickety and poorly built bridge over the busy Marietta Street in downtown Atlanta. Right away I knew that bridge would be a problem, but since there weren't so many people there yet, it was fine for my first crossing.
Beach Slang
I was only present for the last two songs in this set, but hearing those last two songs made me wish I could have gotten there just a bit earlier. They played a late night show with Foxing, which I'm sure was a blast but unfortunately I wasn't able to be in two places at once. Maybe one day that will be a possibility, but I really hope not. Either way, Beach Slang is now on my list of bands to see whenever I get the chance (quite a large list).
Foxing was one of the bands that I most wanted to see at Shaky Knees, and they certainly did not disappoint. Being the first full act that I was able to witness, it was a great way to get pumped up for the rest of the awesome weekend. They played a blend of songs from their two albums Dealer and The Albatross, including an epic performance "Rory" to finish up their set, which also happens to be my favorite song by them. The performance left my friend and I shouting "whyyyy don't you love me back?" for the rest of the weekend. That's how you know Foxing killed it.
Don't have much to say about Kaleo because I only stayed for two of their songs. We got to their set and weren't really feeling it so we bailed to go watch Craig Finn. I'm sure they played well, it's just that coming from Foxing they didn't have quite the balls of steel that I was looking for, so we went to pursue something a little more badass.
Craig Finn
This guy was cool as hell! I didn't know much about him before seeing his performance, but his songwriting was definitely noteworthy, and his stage presence was great. He had the crowd laughing at his dance moves, while at the same time pondering his lyrics and being sucked in to his storytelling. I wish I didn't waste time walking over that bridge to the other side of the park during his set, because I would've loved to have seen the whole thing and wouldn't have minded missing Kaleo.
The Front Bottoms
I saw The Front Bottoms after a recommendation from my buddy Eric, and I'm really glad I did. They were full of energy and the crowd was awesome. It seemed everyone around me knew the words to all their songs, and even the people who didn't know the lyrics were jumping around like they did. I've been listening to their albums so the next chance I get to see them I'll be able to sing along like the rest of the crowd. Plus, Brian Sella and the gang seem like a bunch of cool dudes.
Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice was another band that I absolutely loved. I had listened to their album, My Love Is Cool quite a few times before seeing them at Shaky Knees, and almost all the songs they played came from that album. Not to mention I got to meet them in the crowd later in the day, smoked a cigarette with the drummer, and gave them each a Spread the Werd sticker. If anyone from Wolf Alice is reading this, you rock, and I hope to hang with y'all again soon. Keep kicking ass. You gained a big fan this weekend, and I'm sure I wasn't the only one.
Crystal Fighters
Here's a band that I wasn't exactly pumped to see, and whose performance didn't exactly impress me. It was high energy and very upbeat, I just feel that their music just doesn't have enough depth to it for my liking. They did throw out a bunch of beach balls during the set, which was pretty cool, but other than that I'd say this was my least favorite performance of the whole weekend. If you like deep, dark, eerie music, then avoid the Crystal Fighters at all costs.
Cold War Kids
The Cold War Kids were about as good as I expected them to be, which is pretty awesome. They played all their hits, and even some songs that I had never heard before, off their new album which isn't really all that new anymore. The crowd at this show was full of a lot of "Hang Me Up To Dry"ers, as in people who were only there because they knew about the Cold War Kids' most popular song, and left as soon as they were finished playing it. Something about that just bothers me at a festival, but I guess that's just the way it is. I guess I can't really talk because there were plenty of acts that I only stayed for half the set, but it was never because I only cared about one song. If you only know one song by an artist, do the rest of us (including the band) a favor and don't call yourself a fan. Listen to some more, then you can talk.
Bloc Party
I had heard nothing but good things about Bloc Party, and after seeing them I can confirm that the good things I'd heard were all completely true. I didn't know many of their songs, but I was certainly impressed by their performance, and of course at the end they rewarded us with a killer performance of "Helicopter", which really pleased the old guys in the crowd, who were complaining that they wanted to hear the old school Bloc Party. According to the old guys, Bloc Party took too much of an electronic direction in their later years, and would have been better off if they had stuck to their roots. It's tough for a band to stick to their roots. You just can't expect bands to repeat the same old formula when it comes to making music. Everyone needs to switch it up a bit to stay fresh and current, or else people would complain that their music was just the same old stuff.
The Kills
Yet another band I hadn't heard much of before Shaky Knees: The Kills. The main thing I took away from this concert was that their singer, Alison Mosshart, makes smoking cigarettes look cool as hell. She stood on the edge of the stage, looking out over the crowd, while bandmate Jamie Hince rocked out on guitar, smoking cigarettes like an absolute boss. Not to mention her awesome singing voice and the overall vibe that The Kills brings to the stage that made their performance one to remember. Definitely one of the stand out sets of Day One, and if I ever see them on a lineup I'll be that much more likely to buy a ticket. Go see The Kills if you know what's good for you.
The 1975
I'm not into The 1975 at all, and for that reason I only stayed for their first three songs. I know this isn't a very popular opinion, but there's something about them that just screams "LAME" to me. Their stage set up was really cool, though, but other than that they left something to be desired. I'm sure the hordes of people who flocked to their set will disagree with me, but I don't really care. In my opinion, the 1975 is overrated and wack.
Jane's Addiction
Ah, Jane's Addiction. The headlining show for the first night of Shaky Knees 2016. I guess a common theme through this night was that I didn't know the music of most of the bands I saw, but was impressed by most of them. I listened to their Ritual De Lo Habitual album in the car on the way to the festival, and I didn't think it was the best, but some old guys in the crowd at Bloc Party told me I would seriously be missing out if I didn't see Jane's Addiction, and they were right. These guys really know how to have a rockin' good time.
To explain in more detail, by the end of the set they had four hot strippers on the stage. The strippers were grinding on the band members, and towards the end they even found themselves suspended in mid-air and swinging around on flesh hooks. Perry Farrell, the lead singer and front man, seemed to be pretty intoxicated on stage, at one point freestyling his way though the middle of a song. This went hand-in-hand with the overall vibe of Jane's Addiction. Plus, Dave Navarro (who used to be in the Red Hot Chili Peppers) had both of his nipples pierced and absolutely shredded it on guitar. It was definitely a party performance, and a great way to kick off the epic weekend.
There was one point where Perry talked about having a "hard curfue", and then said something along the lines of "you know what we think about a hard curfue?" before proceeding to flip everyone off. That was pretty badass, except for the fact that they walked off the stage far in advance of the curfue, around 10:30pm, when they were allowed to play until 11. If I had to find one disappointing thing about the show, that would be it. Other than that, it was awesome.
Diet Cig - LATE NIGHT SHOW
After Jane's Addiction we headed over to The Loft for a late night show with Diet Cig and Highly Suspect. My friend had convinced me to go to this with him, but I can say I'd rather have gone to see Beach Slang and Foxing's late night show, and better yet the sold out Silversun Pickups and Foals late night show. The crowd at The Loft was a mix of people all wired from the full day of festivities and Atlanta locals who were just trying to enjoy a night at the bar. We stayed for Diet Cig's show and bounced before Highly Suspect came on.
Day 2 - Saturday, May 14th, 2016Back in Centennial Olympic Park for Day Two, weary-eyed but ready to rock, the first thing I did was grab a Dos Equis from one of the vendors. Then we went over to chill by the Boulevard stage in preparation for Barns Courtney. I chilled in the shade while I waited and wrote a bit of poetry, feeling like a weirdo with people all around me, sipping my beer and sorting out my head for the day.
Barns Courtney
This was a really chill, short act, and I didn't know much of his music but definitely enjoyed it. He only played about 25-30 minutes of his allotted 45 minute set, but that's alright. He's a young artist who only has a few songs out, and I respect him for not standing up there and trying to fill the time with covers. Maybe in a few years he'll be back with plenty of original material to fill a full set.
Hop Along
Hop Along was a true gem. The lead singer, Francis Quinlan, has a voice that resembles the late Janis Joplin, minus the drugs. Her and the rest of the band have some serious potential to go far in the music world, and I wouldn't be surprised to see them blow up in the next few years. Her vocal range is incredible, and the band that backs her up has some serious talent. I'm really glad I got to seem them play. For a young band with an early set, there were a ton of old guys in the crowd rocking out. If you haven't heard of them yet, check out 2015's Painted Shut. It's dope.
Day Wave
These guys are a really chill band from California, playing some laid-back indie rock, as the name suggests. They did a great job, but I'd love to see them do something that sets them apart from the rest of the music that's coming up right now. Of course, they are just getting started and have plenty of time to find themselves. As far as bands go, they are worth checking out but nothing to write home about. Not yet, at least.
Shakey Graves
This was one of my favorite performances of the entire weekend. Shakey Graves had a terrible situation to work with, the power being out on his stage for the first half of his set. The people in the crowd stood there patiently waiting as he and the Shaky Knees staff worked to get the power back on before the mishap ate away all of his time. After 30 minutes with no sound, he decided to come out with an acoustic guitar, no microphone, and sat down on the very edge of the stage to get the crowd involved with "Dearly Departed", his most popular song. It was tough to hear him from way back in the crowd, but everyone was singing along with the parts they knew, and it made for a really intimate performance.
After playing "Dearly Departed", he left the stage again for about ten more minutes, while the crowd dwindled but not that much. He returned to the stage with an electric guitar and yelled into the microphone, "f*ck yeah!" and went right into his set. After playing one song he stood up and said "as thanks for your patience, I am going to sacrifice this guitar", and proceeded to smash a guitar on stage and throw the pieces into the crowd. From there he played an awesome set and the crowd was pumped, ending with a two-song encore that brought him well past his allotted time, but nobody seemed to car, especially because the technical mishaps were not his fault. It was awesome, and in a few years I wouldn't doubt if he was headlining a festival like this. I will see him again if I ever get the chance, and you should, too.
Wild Nothing
Wild Nothing was a band that I was looking forward to seeing, and they did not disappoint. Their music is laid-back, trippy indie rock, and it was the perfect way to chill after the excitement of the Shakey Graves set. My only complaint was that the previous set cut into their time and I missed a good portion of their set, which was cut into even more by the line to get over the bridge. That bridge was easily the worst thing about Shaky Knees, and I hope next year they figure out a better way to do it. Two bridges, maybe, one going each way for twice the traffic flow.
Silversun Pickups
The Silversun Pickups performance was so awesome that they instantly became one of my favorite bands. Brian and Nikki really know what's up, how to make the crowd feel at ease and allow them to truly get into their performance. Before they played "Circadian Rhythm", Brian hopped on the microphone and told us that Nikki gets nervous every time they play it, so we should all stare at her. Not only was that hilarious, but it also got everyone involved in the set and feeling comfortable with those around them. They understand the overwhelming nature of a music festival, especially on Saturday night when the drugs are flowing and people are going crazy. This upbeat and unique rock band is a must-see, and if they're on a lineup you can bet your ass I'll be more likely to buy a ticket. They deserve to sell out arenas.
I stayed at Foals for a few songs, and they were great, but I couldn't bring myself to miss My Morning Jacket. Foals was upbeat, dancy, and epic. They are a killer band and I would love to have stayed for the whole set, if I had the time. Their music has such a unique vibe and energy to it, and Brian of the Silversun Pickups called them "the best f*cking band in the world." I wouldn't go as far as saying that, but they definitely know how to do it right, get the crowd involved and make everyone feel some type of way.
My Morning Jacket
Wow, where do I begin? My Morning Jacket's performance at Shaky Knees Festival 2016 was the single most epic performance I've seen in my entire life, even topping the two times I saw Brand New. They just know how to put on a show, and they played an amazing set complete with a dope light show and Jim James acting like a total boss. If anybody knows a better live band than My Morning Jacket, please do tell me, because I don't think anything can ever top that. I would be willing to travel miles upon miles for a My Morning Jacket concert, and I know that there are many people out there who feel the same way.
There were two moments during their set that stand out in my memory. First was their performance of "Steam Engine", when they shot TONS of confetti out of cannons on the stage into the air above the crowd. The confetti was all different shapes and sizes, and it was literally snowing confetti for the next twenty minutes or so, while they played a completely awesome version of "Steam Engine" and shot red, blue, green, and purple lights at the confetti in custom patterns that caused the sky above to be filled with geometric shapes and patterns that I can't even describe here. I tried to take a picture, but my crappy iPhone camera wasn't able to capture the details. It was so cool, I would do anything to see it again.
The next awesome moment in the My Morning Jacket set was when they went straight into a cover of "Purple Rain" by the late Prince, not long after the confetti settled. It was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen, and I know I've said that already but I really can't say it enough. The feeling of being in that crowd while they sang Prince's beautiful song and played an emotional guitar solo while the people around me vibed on the exact same level was incredible. I'm sure many people there weren't even aware that it was a Prince cover, but that's alright, they felt it. It was like witnessing history. I've included a video of the performance that I found on Youtube, and although it doesn't do the performance justice, you can get the general idea.
My Morning Jacket - Purple Rain (Shaky Knees 2016)
Day 3 - Sunday, May 15th, 2016On Sunday we were tired and not so interested in many of the early acts, so we took our sweet time getting to the park, saving our energy to survive through one last night. Once there, though, I resolved to get as drunk as possible, coming off a great time the night before, all I wanted to do was drink beer. I was slugging Dos Equis like water, pouring tequila down my throat and adding floaters to my beers. Thus, my memories from this day are among my most hazy from the weekend, but I still have some words to say about these bands.
Atlas Genius
We showed up for the last three songs of the Atlas Genius set, and they were much better than I expected them to be. They were high energy and not as electronic-dancey as I had thought. I was glad to hear some rockin' guitar sounds coming from them, especially because I had only listened to one or two songs, and was not impressed. Now that I've heard them live, they have moved up a few notches for me.
The Orwells
The Orwells were a band that I was really excited to see, and they were great. It was punk rock at its finest, and I jumped around, headbanging and chugging beer like I was getting paid to do it. They were on stage doing the same. Great party band that played a great set, and I would love the chance to see them again. They didn't play "Never Ever", which is my favorite song, but that's alright. They took a much more upbeat and aggressive approach to this set than I'd expected, and I love them for it.
Diet Cig
Diet Cig was pretty cool, although they only played about a 30 minute set, when they were allowed an hour. I think the main reason why people like them is because Alex Luciano is adorable and her lyrics and guitar style are reminiscent of Blink-182. She sings about sex and growing up while dancing around the stage and looking cute. It's entertaining and fun, and I dig that about them, but I think they'd be better off with a full band. Perhaps we'll see them add a few members to their lineup in the coming years, and if that happens I'll be glad to see them again.
St. Paul & The Broken Bones
At this point in the day, I was on my own going to shows that I wanted to see, since my buddy who I went with wasn't into these next two or three bands. St. Paul & The Broken Bones impressed the hell out of me with there instrumentation and the lead singer's awesome dance moves. He even ripped his pants crawling around on the ground. My favorite part had to be when they played a cover of "I Want You" by The Beatles. The cover was, in my opinion, more fun than the original song. I would have stuck around for the whole set, but they started in with some religious crap and I had to bail.
Houndmouth was one of the main reasons I bought my ticket to Shaky Knees in the first place. I've listened to their newest album, Little Neon Limelight countless times. I was still alone when I saw them, but I didn't mind one single bit. I went into the crowd and belted out the lyrics to every song, dancing and jumping around while chugging beer and tequila. I was so energetic that I got the people around me more involved just from my presence, or at least that's what I like to tell myself. They played a cover of "Motion Pictures" by Neil Young, and it was so awesome. Right after that they went into "Sedona", and of course after that a good portion of the crowd bailed and missed "My Cousin Greg", which in my opinion is their best song.
Their lineup was quite a bit different than I had expected, and I guess I must have missed the announcement that Katie Toupin had left the band. The dude behind me in the crowd had mentioned that she was dating the drummer, and they broke up, so she left the band. I'm not sure how true that is but we'll roll with it. I thought they sounded great, and they'll be alright without her. I'm sure they'll find another girl to join the band and take her vocal parts, but even if they don't this new direction is cool with me, and I'm looking forward to their next release.
The Head And The Heart
This was the final show for my solo time, with my friend joining me halfway through with some random kid he had met in the crowd. He had mentioned that The Head And The Heart was "acoustic depressing crap", but I said he didn't know what he was missing, and once he was there he totally enjoyed it. They played all the hits, and even some new songs off their upcoming album. "Lost In My Mind" was great, with everyone singing along and enjoying the hell out of it. They're a great band, and I'm excited to see their next album.
Explosions In The Sky
These guys really know how to play the guitar. I stayed for about half their performance, and met some really cool people in the crowd around me. Even ended up in a random picture with some people who I will probably never see again, including a girl that my friend fell in love with after talking to for fifteen minutes. If you're reading this, girl, contact me, and I will connect you with my friend. If only I could remember your name, that might make this a bit easier. Either way, Explosions In The Sky is a really cool band, and I would definitely see them again at a smaller, indoor venue, so I could really get the full experience of their show.
Florence + The Machine
Florence, you are super cool, and it took me until seeing you live to realize that. When I saw Florence + The Machine was the third headliner, I almost went ahead and sold my ticket, but I'm really glad I didn't. For some reason, I wasn't able to get into her music until I saw her live performance. She really knows how to rock a crowd, and she is a lyrical genius. I guess it was a classic case of hipsterism, where I thought she was too popular to be cool, but in the past I had grouped her right in there with The 1975, but now I know that she far exceeds the skill level of The 1975, and she is in her own category of awesome. Thanks for being patient with me, Mrs. Welch.
Anyway, now that you've read this super long post, my concluding notes are that I will probably be going to Shaky Knees Festival 2017. This year I bought early bird tickets, but next time I'll probably wait until the lineup gets released. Although this year if I had waited for the lineup I probably wouldn't have gone, if I didn't buy a ticket I would have missed out on this epic weekend. We'll see what happens, but until next time, stay chill, and Spread the Werd.
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Over fifty children, ages five through eighteen are starring in the New Britain Youth Theater production of "Annie Jr". The play is based on the comic strip that debuted in 1924 and the Broadway production from 1977.
Billed as "the World's Favorite Family Musical"", "Annie Jr" tells the story of the young orphan Annie who is brought from her orphanage to spend Christmas with New York billionaire Oliver Warbucks for a life-changing experience.
The cast will sing favorite songs from the celebrated musical, such as "Tomorrow," "It's Hard Knock Life," "Easy Street," and "I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here".
The New Britain Youth Theater's Darren Farrington said, "Our youngest cast members play orphans and also newsies and apple sellers on the streets, and older children are the staff at Oliver Warbuck's mansion and other New Yorkers at the orphanage, movie theater, radio station, and streets of New York." The "junior" version of the musical, the Theater says, is slightly adapted for young actors and audience.
The play is directed by Farrington, music is directed by Angela Klimaytis and the play is choreographed by Chelsea Derby.
Annie Jr will be performed at Holmes Elementary School at 2150 Stanley Street. Performances are,
- Friday, December 8, at 7:00pm
- Saturday, December 9, at 7:00pm
- Sunday, December 10 at 2:00 pm.
Tickets are $13 for adults and $11 for children, students, and seniors. Tickets may be reserved by calling New Britain Youth Theater at 860-515-8115 or may be purchased online at www.nbyt.org.
Liberty Bank Foundation is sponsor of "Annie Jr" and other season productions.


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Five days ago I started an elimination diet for thyroid dysfunction after I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Disease. The photo on the left (where I look like a serial killer) was taken on Sunday (day 1). The photo on the right was taken this afternoon (day 5). Neither photo has a filter, and the only makeup I am wearing in today's photo is lipstick. Even I can tell that the difference is fairly amazing.
So what causes the difference? A diet that has no sugar, no dairy, no grain, no fruit, a considerable less amount of vegetables that I am used to eating, way more protein than I want to eat – which forces me to drink twice the amount of water than normal.
This is what has happened to me in the last 5 days:
- I had a really rough start – I woke up having a panic attack in the middle of the night, and ended up in the emergency room. I can't 100% be sure that it is diet related (considering it happened on the first day), but eating animals is not natural for me – so it might be related. A little valium and some rest, and I am fine.
- My skin is a lot clearer, and brighter.
- My eyes are clear.
- I am hungry all the time. I am obsessed with food now. If I am not eating or cooking, then I am counting down the minutes until I can be eating or cooking. I hope this passes soon – I am so tired of looking at photos of food on pinterest and instagram.
- I have lost 7lbs in 5 days (without trying).
- I walk faster
- For the very first time since I have been living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome I don't have huge dark circles under my eyes.
- I don't crave salt! Seriously for 20 years I have basically wanted to have a salt lick installed in every room in my apartment. NO MORE!
- I am still exhausted but its a different kind. Its the kind that is caused by over scheduling ones self. I understand its early days still – but I am hopeful.
- Today, I feel pretty. And I can't tell you the last time I was able to say that.
- I smile
I feel a little like I am getting my life back. I have a long way to go, but I am definitely healing. And a healing journey makes me happy.
One final lesson that I learned – a single cinnamon red heart is enough to cause a headache for an entire night. So now we know, sugar really is detrimental.


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Despite information that can be found today from various areas, designing a truly perfect Koi pond system is far from easy, especially for a newcomer. Projects such as some seen here are more akin to civil engineering as opposed to producing simple garden ponds.
I have been involved in designing world class Koi ponds such as these for many years – right from breaking ground up to final landscaping.
They are the home of some of the finest Koi collections in the world. In view of this the systems need to be given serious forethought if they are to produce perfect conditions for the Koi within.
Needless to say, the larger the system required the larger the cost outlay but do bear in mind the fact that a perfect large system is merely a series of perfect smaller systems overlapping each other.
One thing is certain; projects such as the ones seen here can be a huge waste of labour and money if the initial designs are flawed.
By far the largest cost centres for any 'proper' system are those of labour and waste removal aspects involved. Building an extension for a house is pure simplicity in comparison to some Koi pond installations.
Large bore 'pressure' pipelines together with hundreds of perfect joints are required for these installations, these are all buried from view as the project continues and so great care is required when positioning and connecting these items. I work with a few talented individuals in the UK who specialise in the many different aspects of these systems from base and build methods; pipeline and equipment installation; perfect waterproofing and even final landscaping designs.
Over the years I have been involved in this very important aspect of 'Koi Keeping', I have seen hundreds of systems installed in gardens that are truly wonderful visually – alas they are far from 'wonderful' below ground. In many instances they are later destroyed and re-built after their shortcomings can no longer be tolerated – all this comes with significant added expense.
Many years ago, I came up with a saying that is now used commonly in the 'Koi World' namely –
'The cheapest possible way to build a perfect Koi pond, is to build it once – but build it properly!'
this is still the very best advice I can give today.
Irrespective of where you are in the world I can give valuable advice together with some real cost-savings that will assist with your proposed Koi pond in order to get it right – the very first time!
My services start with a basic design for a small Koi pond system for as little as £75.00 where I will supply basic plan views of the finished system. For larger volume designs I first need to see what is required before I can quote a firm price for the work involved.
I can also work on a full consultancy basis whereby I will monitor and advise on all aspects and stages of the entire installation from breaking ground to final completion; again my charges are based on the requirements specified by each individual client.
Whether it's a larger system as seen on the left or a smaller system as seen above, please do bear in mind that every system is unique in one way or another and must therefore be treated as such.
I can assist in giving valuable advice and recommendations for a perfect design together with all materials and items that will be required to produce a finished masterpiece that will be enjoyed by both yourself and your Koi for many years to come. Some designs can be truly complex by nature but all can be resolved by careful, advance consideration. This groundwork all goes towards producing the perfect end system.
The importance of getting the maximum performance from bottom drains cannot be understated if the pond base is to be kept perfectly vacuumed at all times. If custom-made drains and surface skimmers are required then these will be included in the initial design.
(Design on the right shows 23,000-gallon (105 ton) 'perfect circle' pond with central custom-made drain)
Water flow-pattern and flow rates within the filtration stages are also of vital importance as are quick and simple, yet perfect discharge facilities for system maintenance.
As mentioned elsewhere on my site, there are items we need and others we most certainly should avoid. I only produce my designs to incorporate other items that I have tried and tested over a period of many years of practical experience in this field. In truth, there are few in the world today who can draw from this amount of practical experience in such a specialised and truly unique subject.
As a Koi pond should be a feature within a garden it should also blend in with the house and its surrounds. On completion of a system, all that should be in view to ourselves and our visitors is the pond, the surrounds plus water and Koi – full stop!
The last thing we need to see on open view is filter boxes, pipelines and assorted electrical items etc.
Whilst all these items must be included in the build of the system, it is not a requirement to have to look at them whilst viewing our ponds. As a result, final landscaping should also be seriously considered in the design stage.
With final finish in mind, there are options as to pond style be it 'in-ground' or partially raised 'above-ground'. It may also need to be further considered for protection especially where pets and children are around.
(Herons and other natural predators rarely trouble a 'proper' Koi pond)
The shots shown above are some aspects of various installations showing some of the other work and items required to complete the final system.
This shot shows an indoor display pond of 6,500 gallons I designed and installed in my sales premises during 1986. The filtration system is concealed under the timber decking to the rear right of the picture. It also allowed customers to view the Koi from the decking platform.
I can make recommendations as to final finish of your system, which may appear to look a little 'bare' on initial completion. However, the surrounds need time to mature in order to become a true delight as shown by this wonderful picture below. I designed this pond for a customer and it was installed to the letter. It contains only 3,000 gallons in total with one bottom drain at a six feet depth which supplies a single waterfall return to the pond via a U/V unit and a heater.
I took this shot in July 2009.
However, it was first started up in 1988 and has been running perfectly ever since!
All pictures on this page are of some systems I have personally designed – in most cases I have also supervised the total projects from start to finish.
Please contact me if you need my assistance with your proposed system – hopefully BEFORE you reach for a shovel or purchase anything at all!


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I don't often use the word 'should', but if you want to live more creatively, more fully, more authentically and 'feed' your Creative Being, there are some things that can really help. I asked a few of the creative people I know what their essential practices were, to help me compile this list.
For anyone who either wants to make more art, get more inspiration or just wants to live more creatively, I recommend a regular and balanced diet of several art forms.
If you look at the life of most famous artists, poets and writers you will see that they had a broad range of creative interests which stretched beyond their own particular discipline. Leonardo da Vinci painted, sculpted, played music and was also a scientist. John Lennon painted and drew, and had a huge interest in the visual arts (how do you think he met Yoko Ono? Up a ladder at an art gallery, according to one story!). Jane Austen was a skilled needlewoman (I've had the honour of visiting her house and seeing some of her beautiful work on display there) and Maya Angelou has also been a singer and actress.
Many of us are on tight budgets and may feel unable to do the things we need to to nourish our creativity – I know I did for many years. Creative activity can be expensive to access, but that's not always the case. These are things that are (mostly) free, but some may take some investment in yourself. This may mean tighter budgeting to ensure there is a little set aside for your creative activities each week, but it is a worthwhile spend.
What better thing to invest in, after all, than your own Creative Being?
Here's an essentials list, for artists of all types:
1) Journal and record. Keeping an observational record of your day to day life, noting down ideas and exploring themes is a must for any artist. This isn't the angst-ridden confessional of your adolescence, but a place where you hone your ability to observe and interpret your world.
2) Get to art galleries , particularly private views & openings. Far from being exclusive events, you can usually join the mailing list for any gallery to get invitations to these events and they are a great chance to meet artists and other people interested in the Arts. What's more, these events are usually free and there is sometimes free wine (always a bonus!).
You can also often visit artist's homes (once they're dead and they've opened them up to the public – I believe it's called stalking otherwise!!) which can be very inspiring.
3) Go and see art live as often as possible. TV and film are both good mediums for art, but nothing beats a real-life experience. From visiting your local music venue for an open mic night to going to the theatre, it's essential to your creative self to see art up close and personal.
If you are on a tight budget, many theaters need volunteers and will let you see show for a discount or even for free, or you can sometimes join a 'friends' or other scheme to get discounted tickets (these schemes make great birthday and Christmas presents, too!). Live music events are often free or low cost.
Again, set aside some money each week or month for these activities, regarding them as vital to your creative health and happiness.
4) Get outside. Nature is the best inspiration for any artist – always has been from the first cave paintings to contemporary land art, nature is a great teacher and muse. Local artist Kate Woodley Smith
Writer Harriet Stack says "….walking is essential, as is writing for fun as well as for whatever purpose I have that day. I need to meditate and to be present. I also need to fill up, have plenty of fun, get inspired and connected."
5) Try new things. An artist should never be static but keep moving forwards, trying new materials, techniques and artforms to keep ideas flowing and fresh.
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Under the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, entitlement communities--also called grantees--receive funds that they can spend to support specific community development activities, such as rehabilitating housing, improving public facilities, and providing public services. Most grantees are prohibited by statute from spending more than 15 percent of their CDBG funding on public service activities, such as child care, health care, and crime prevention. However, in the aftermath of the 1992 Los Angeles civil unrest, Congress gave an exemption from this statutory cap to two grantees--the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles--allowing them to spend up to 25 percent of their funds on public services. In December 2001, the exemption was extended through 2003. Between 1993 and 2001, the City of Los Angeles spent between 20 and 25 percent of its CDBG funding to support public service activities, while the County of Los Angeles spent between 9 and 20 percent. According to HUD data for 1999 through 2001, the city and county used a majority of their public service funding to support general public services and either youth or senior services. There is no statutory or regulatory requirement that the grantees develop plans to transition to the 15 percent cap; however, HUD suggested in 1999 that the grantees develop such plans. As of May 2002, the City and the County of Los Angeles have undertaken some preliminary steps to facilitate a transition, but they do not have locally approved transition plans to decrease public service spending after 2003 in order to comply with the 15 percent spending cap.
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Status: Closed - Implemented
Comments: As GAO recommended, HUD sent letters to the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles in August 2002, requesting that each jurisdiction develop and adopt a transition plan to reduce their CDBG public service spending to the 15 percent statutory cap, and submit the approved plan to HUD. If either jurisdiction elected not to develop a transition plan, HUD requested that they submit their determination and the reasoning for such determination to HUD. The City and County of Los Angeles elected not to submit a transition plan and provided this determination to HUD.
Recommendation: To help ensure a smooth transition in the event that the 25 percent public service cap is not extended, the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development should request that officials from the City and the County of Los Angeles submit locally approved plans to reduce their public service spending in the 2004 local fiscal year to the lower, 15 percent statutory cap.
Agency Affected: Department of Housing and Urban Development
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Past Event
A Minimal Doubt
Vincent Chevalier, Still from "GPOY Fountain (After Bruce Nauman)," 2012, Animated GIF
Bringing together recent works by Vincent Chevalier, Shan Kelley and Andrew McPhail, A Minimal Doubt explores themes of loss, desire and slowed-down futurity by placing minimalism in dialogue with HIV/AIDS today. These artists animate cross-sectional readings on poz status and aesthetic value, introducing a potential deferral of 'self-knowledge' through queered forms of language and text. A minimal doubt moves away from older modernist aesthetic principles that emphasize the absolute importance of material consistency and the decisive, specific use of form. Instead, it explores the contingent formalisms that belong to everyday experience, a shift that introduces a certain unraveling identification of the [queer] speaking subject. Here, the title and working concept for the exhibition - a minimal doubt - expresses a particularly useful tension.
When we state that doubt is minimal, it evokes a kind of implicit hope. At the same time, the utterance of this term points to a kind of productive skepticism whereby the forces of inaction, obsolescence and ambiguity remain at the center of the discussion. This exhibition is not meant to offer an essentialist account of the contemporary HIV/AIDS experience, or even to ground it in familiar, detached narratives of queer resistance. Rather, it underlines a deconstructive sensibility that reaches beyond the logic of 'queer representation' – namely, the discursive reproduction of a consistent, entrenched brand of identity that depends on the assumption of a shared script of intergenerational struggle.


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Biography of Yang Yang
Yang received his B.S. in Civil Engineering and M.S. in Bridge and Tunnel Engineering from Tongji University in Shanghai, China, and his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He comes to us from a position in structural engineering for the consulting company Constructive Engineering Design, Inc. in Kansas. Yang's research interests focus on mitigating the impact of structural damage caused by natural and manmade effects such as corrosion, earthquakes, wind, fire, and vehicular impacts.


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Depp reveals his Christmas plansDecember 5th, 2007 - 4:21 pm ICT by admin
Washington, Dec 5 (ANI): Actor Johnny Depp is all set to spend his holidays with his kids and girlfriend Vanessa Paradis.
The Pirates of the Caribbean star has plans to hang out and enjoy the day with his kids.
"Hanging out with the kiddies. Wait for Santa Claus,"Usmagzine.com quoted the star as saying in an interview.
Depp has two children Lily-Rose, 8, and Jack, 5.
Meanwhile, the 44-year-old star has been getting applause from the critics for his performance in the upcoming flick Sweeney Todd.
Critics say that Depp has given an Oscar-caliber performance in the movie.
Fox News said that this is the film in the running for the Best Picture this year.
The Hollywood Reporter said that Depp is the heart of the movie.
"Depp is the movies heart and guts… with his sturdy acting and surprisingly good voice, Depp is a Sweeney Todd for the ages," wrote The Hollywood Reporter. (ANI)
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This past Saturday the Rotary Club of Kahala Sunrise (ROCKS) put on our first annual murder mystery dinner fundraiser at the Manoa Grand Ballroom. This was our club's major fundraising event this year to raise monies to support our various community service projects. Over 100 attendees came "dressed to impress" for a night of fun, food, and mystery!
This was the first event of this kind that our club has put on and we all headed in to the evening with great anticipation (and a little nervousness). The nervousness was unfounded as the evening ended up being a blast and all of our guests who came out to support us had a great time. The ROCKS crew did a fantastic job of organizing a fun event, which raised over $10,000 that will go toward supporting our community service projects over the next year! We are already planning next year's event in April 2018!


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Focusing on the widespread destruction of the African elephant, Beard tells of the enterprisers, explorers, missionaries, and big-game hunters whose quests for progress and adventure were to change the face of Africa for ever.
These include Theodore Roosevelt; Ernest Hemingway; Denys Finch-Hatton, the romantic hero of Out of Africa; legendary game warden J.A.Hunter; and railway engineer J.H.Patterson, who became famous as the pursuer of the "Man-Eating Lions of Tsavo." The End of the Game is a classic work, one that explores the intricate and complex relationship between man and animals and how both struggle to adapt to their changing environments. It is not always a happy story. But it is an important one. The End of the Game is not a book you will soon forget.
It is too late to undo what has been done.
The laws of inevitability which have ruled Africa for millions of years must now be accepted by Africa's conquerors. To understand this is to begin to realize that we have conquered nothing at all. Man and his ways have intruded with little regard for Africa's customs and privacy. She has been pursued and despoiled. The End of the Game tells part of this story because it deals with the essence of African life, the animal. And with that very license of humanity by which we have presumed to conquer, we are challenged to reflect upon our defeat.
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One option is to organize your essay from general to particular . For example, if you were describing the new Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas, you might start out by describing the setting - the smell of the corn dogs frying, the crowds of people, the happy children dodging in and out of the midway games - then get into his grandiose size - after all, everything is bigger in Texas, right? After that, you describe the details: his new crisp, white, pearl snap shirt, his blue jeans tucked into cowboy boots, adorned up top with his signature belt buckle, and so on.


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After a wild first round, our early arguments that Manti Te'o should not and would not be included in the first round have been vindicated. Todd McShay said that Te'o would not slide, but I disagreed. At every point in this draft process, I have argued that Te'o did not have a high draft stock and that he should be omitted from the first round.
Eventually, due to chatter fueled by ESPN, I put Te'o on my Round 1 mock draft but omitted his name from the Breitbart Sports Big Board which included the top 100 prospects. I have remained steadfast that Te'o did not belong in the first round.
Obviously, I am not perplexed by the Notre Dame linebacker's omission from Round 1. However, I continue to wonder why ESPN has dogmatically promoted Te'o, consistently claiming his stock was rising despite all evidence to the contrary. The grade that has been placed on him by McShay and Kiper is inconsistent with his ability and the network has made excuses for each of the holes in his game.
While it is unknown why the network refuses to accurately portray the linebacker, his fall to the second round will be one of the major stories of Round 1. Here are some others:
- No running back was taken in the first round for the first time in 50 years. Alabama's Eddie Lacy is likely to come off the board early in Round 2.
- E.J. Manuel, ranked as the #1 QB in the Breitbart Sports Big Board was the only quarterback taken in Round 1. Geno Smith and Ryan Nassib had realistic chances, but ESPN object of affection was not a serious option there.
- Offensive line and pass rushers was the name of the game, and the first seven picks and 9 of the first 11 addressed those areas.
- Surprise fallers included Sharrif Floyd and Cordarelle Patterson who both went to the Vikings. The team used three draft picks in the twenties to add three dynamic players (the other being Xavier Rhoades) who will significantly upgrade their team.
- Surprise risers include D.J. Fluker, E.J. Manuel, Kyle Long, and Travis Frederick.
- The most surprising pick of the draft had to be the Dolphins, long rumored to want a tackle, trading up to take Dion Jordan with the #3 overall pick.
- In addition to pegging Manuel as the #1 QB, Breitbart Sports predicted Te'o, Geno Smith, and Matt Barkley would NOT be included in Round 1. Also, contrary to others, we ranked Eric Fisher #1 and had him as the #1 pick in our full coverage of the NFL Draft.
- According to our Big Board, #13 Jonathan Cyprien, #16 Arthur Brown, #22 Kevin Minter, #23 Margus Hunt, #30 Justin Hunter, #31 Geno Smith, and #32 Tank Carradine are the top rated prospects available heading into Round 2.


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Here are a few things you can do to make your lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries last longer and maximize running time, so they don't need to be replaced as often, whether they be used in an electric car, a large home installation or in your portable device, such as a smartphone or laptop.
Tip 1: Use it but avoid full discharges
It is important to remember that batteries degrade not only during use, but also when sitting idly on a shelf. This is one reason why most manufacturers specify not only a cycle life but also a calendar life for their batteries. Although a battery should deliver 100 percent capacity during the first year of service, it is common to see lower than specified capacities, and shelf life may contribute to this loss.
Table 1: Capacity drop as part of cycling. Eleven new Li-ion were tested on a Cadex C7400 battery analyzer. All packs started at a capacity of 88–94% and decreased to 73–84% after 250 full discharge cycles. The 1500mAh pouch packs are used in mobile phones.
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Similar to a mechanical device that wears out faster with heavy use, the depth of discharge (DoD) determines the cycle count of the battery. The smaller the discharge (low DoD), the longer the battery will last. If at all possible, avoid full discharges and charge the battery more often between uses. Partial discharge on Li-ion is fine. There is no memory and the battery does not need periodic full discharge cycles to prolong life.
Table 2: Cycle life as a function of depth of discharge. A partial discharge reduces stress and prolongs battery life, so does a partial charge. Elevated temperature and high currents also affect cycle life.
Note: 100% DoD is a full cycle; 10% is very brief. Cycling in mid-state-of-charge would have best longevity.
Steer clear of anything with questionable origin. And avoid buying something that you only expect to use a long time from now.
Tip 2: Keep it cool
Heat is the enemy of electronics. It can sap life out of each battery charge, and also shorten the battery's overall lifespan. Li-ion batteries are typically happiest at around room temperature of 20 to 25°C.
In warmer temperatures, a protective layer inside the batteries breaks and needs to be reconstituted, which sucks up some of the energy capacity the battery has to offer.
And in colder temperatures the chemical reactions inside the battery slow down. When coupled with significant power draw, this causes a problem similar to roadworks during rush hour traffic: too many cars trying to get through too few roads.
On the whole, though, cold is usually less harmful than heat. So if you have the choice between placing your phone in the sun or the shade, the latter is probably preferable.
Tip 3: Avoid overcharging
The third tip relates to when and by how much batteries should be charged. One of the more widely known aspects about battery life is the "memory effect".
In older rechargeable battery chemistries, such as nickel cadmium, partial charging and discharging significantly decreases the energy capacity.
What is less known is that the memory effect in lithium-ion batteries, if it exists, tends to be very small. Instead, they have quite nuanced characteristics. When not in use, batteries degrade most when fully charged. So if left for several days or weeks without use, they should ideally be kept at a relatively low charging state, e.g around 20% charged.
Conversely, when being charged and discharged a lot, it is best to keep the batteries as close to the 50% mark as possible. So if you are only charging and discharging batteries a bit at a time, it is much better to do this between 45-55% than between 90-100%.
Want to keep your phone battery in shape? Never charge it to 100%
Tip 4: Think about getting a high-capacity lithium-ion battery, rather than carrying a spare
Batteries deteriorate over time, whether they're being used or not. So a spare battery won't last much longer than the one in use. It's important to remember the aging characteristic when purchasing batteries. Make sure to ask for ones with the most recent manufacturing date.
Tip 5: Follow correct charging methods
Charging and discharging batteries is a chemical reaction, but Li-ion is claimed to be the exception. Battery scientists talk about energies flowing in and out of the battery as part of ion movement between anode and cathode.
The Li ion charger is a voltage-limiting device that has similarities to the lead acid system. The differences with Li-ion lie in a higher voltage per cell, tighter voltage tolerances and the absence of trickle or float charge at full charge. While lead acid offers some flexibility in terms of voltage cut off, manufacturers of Li-ion cells are very strict on the correct setting because Li-ion cannot accept overcharge. The so-called miracle charger that promises to prolong battery life and gain extra capacity with pulses and other gimmicks does not exist. Li-ion is a "clean" system and only takes what it can absorb.
For short-term battery emergencies
The above looks at preserving your battery life over the long-term. Conversely, if you're looking to maximize the capacity of your battery today without worrying about tomorrow, here are a couple of tips.
Firstly and most importantly, reduce the load: close apps, turn off Wi-Fi and GPS, lower screen brightness, etc.
And secondly, keep your device in a warm (but not hot) place. A warmer battery allows the chemical reactions to take place more easily, thereby unlocking a little bit of extra energy.
Note that if the battery gets too hot then the device will ramp up its cooling system (if it has one), using power you want to preserve. And if it gets way too hot, it will shut down entirely for safety reasons. Depending on the application, typically Li-ion cooling systems kick in between 30-50°C, and shut down around 55-65°C.
However, as discussed above, keeping your device at an elevated temperature over a significant period of time will decrease its life substantially. And when your current battery not longer cuts it and you buy a replacement, you may want to consider following the four tips above.
Final disclaimers
Li-ion is not a single chemistry, but a range of chemistry. Lithium-ion batteries are a huge improvement over previous types of batteries. Getting 500 charge/discharge cycles from a lithium-ion battery is not unheard of. The above is intended as rough guide for iron-phosphate or cobalt-based cathode chemistry, which tend to be the most widely used. However, there are others including manganese-spinel which have slightly different characteristics. If in any doubt, ask the battery manufacturer for guidance.
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The farm-to-table restaurant is serving a traditional Easter meal with a twist, with dishes like Maine Lobster Benedict with charon sauce, sautéed potato, and honey roasted tomato; Beef Wellington with fried egg, black truffle sauce, and spinach salad; and Apple and Almond Filled French Toast. Prix fixe for $55 per person.
Sunday, March 27
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The Smith is serving a special Easter dish: Spring Lamb Shank with cauliflower couscous, edamame hummus, za'atar gremolata, and braising jus. Enjoy it with one of the restaurant's classic cocktails like the Poire 75, with Rothman & Winter Orchard, Massenez Poire, allspice syrup, and sparkling wine.
Sunday, March 27
The Smith
55 Third Ave.
1900 Broadway
956 Second Ave.
Michelin-starred Rebelle will serve a French-influenced menu on Easter. Dishes include White Asparagus imported from France with vinaigrette and egg mimosa; Roasted Lamb Shoulder with parsley, lamb jus, and lentil salad, and Mille Feuille with chocolate and salted caramel.
Sunday, March 27
218 Bowery
At this modern Italian restaurant, try the special Easter dessert that executive pastry chef Sarah Ewald has created: Cream Cheese Panna Cotta made with candied carrot purée, caramelized pineapple, pecans, and brown sugar sorbet.
Sunday, March 27
228 W. 10th St.
Loi Estiatorio
Chef Maria Loi is preparing a Greek Easter menu. Enjoy her Seafood Orzo with tomato, onion, garlic, and feta; Striped Bass with arugula, giant beans, lemon, and olive oil; or Lamb Shank with onion, white wine, lemon, rosemary, mustard, and couscous.
Sunday, March 27
Loi Estiatorio
132 W. 58th St.
Easter Brunch at David's Cafe
On Easter Sunday, the French-American restaurant David's Cafe will serve a dinner special: Lamb Navarin with Spring Vegetables, a classic French lamb stew.
Cocktail specialist Rael Petit has also created a holiday drink called La Cage. Inspired by the classic Easter candy Cadbury Creme Egg, this cocktail has Dolin blanc, lemon, vanilla cream syrup, and crushed ice, topped with port wine and a sugar bird's nest filled with mini Cadbury eggs.
Saturday, March 26 & Sunday, March 27
David's Cafe
110 St. Mark's Place
Peter Rabbit Brunch at Clement
Clement, the seasonal American restaurant inside The Peninsula hotel, is serving a Peter Rabbit-themed brunch. The brunch spread will include more than 50 dishes, with a cheese platter, raw bar, "eggs-your-way" station, berry garden, and pastries corner. $135 per person, $65 for children 12 and under.
Sunday, March 27
11:30 a.m.–3 p.m.
Clement inside The Peninsula
700 Fifth Ave.
Easter Cooking and Hat-Making Classes at Kosaka
Kosaka, the sushi and omakase restaurant headed by Michelin-starred chef Yoshihiko Kousaka, is offering cooking and hat-making classes for the special holiday. Lauren Kim, a graduate of Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, will teach attendees how to make hot cross buns and carrot cake. Meanwhile, hat designer Miki Katagiri will teach how to make a cocktail hat. Katagiri has worked with fashion brands like Ralph Lauren, Oscar De la Renta, and Malia Mills. $40 per person for each class.
Sunday, March 27
220 W. 13th St.
The Palm Court
The Palm Court, overseen by culinary director and chef Geoffrey Zakarian, is serving an Easter grand buffet with carving stations and a dessert display. Menu highlights include Shakshuka Baked Eggs; Baked Rigatoni with caramelized radicchio, fennel sausage, and olives; and Creekstone Angus Prime Rib with horseradish cream, and fresno chili-chimmichurri sauce. $145 per person, $65 for children.
Sunday, March 27
10 a.m.–4:45 p.m.
The Palm Court at The Plaza
768 Fifth Ave.
Back Room
Enjoy a prix-fixe brunch on Easter at The Back Room, with contemporary American dishes like Rabbit Galantine with morels and baby beets, Steamed Green Jumbo Asparagus with Hollandaise sauce, and Carrot Cake with cream cheese frosting and golden raisin sorbet. $85 per person.
Sunday, March 27
Back Room at Park Hyatt Hotel
153 W. 57th St.
Easter Treats From François Payard
Pastry chef François Payard has created chocolate Easter eggs and bunnies, made with Valrhona chocolate and amped up with caramelized almonds and hazelnuts. Each treat is filled with assorted chocolates inside.
All François Payard locations
Champagne Sundays at Bowery Meat Company
Every Sunday, patrons at chef Josh Capon's Bowery Meat Company can now enjoy bottles of Champagne for half the price. All Champagnes on the menu will be discounted.
Bowery Meat Company
9 E. First St.
Foragers Table Dinner Series
This Chelsea farm-to-table restaurant is hosting an educational dinner series featuring star chefs and culinary experts. The first event will feature chef Vivian Howard, star of PBS's cooking and food documentary show, "A Chef's Life." She will discuss the impact of American Southern cuisine.
The three-course dinner, prepared by Foragers Table executive chef Nickolas Martinez, will include Hoppin' John, a Southern peas and rice dish; fried catfish; and sweet potato cheesecake. Each diner will also receive a complimentary tote bag with treats from Foragers Market, the grocery store connected to the restaurant. $130 per person.
Monday, March 28
6:30 p.m.
Foragers Table
300 W. 22nd St.
Food and Enterprise Summit
The Food and Enterprise Summit will bring together entrepreneurs, farmers, and investors who are working to improve the food production system in our country. Now in its fifth year, the theme this year is Finding Food Value: Balancing Purpose and Profit. The summit includes a trade show, a pitch competition, and workshops. Keynote speakers include Jessamyn Rodriguez, founder of Hot Bread Kitchen, and Majora Carter, an urban renewal strategist and environmental activist. $120 to $1,000.
Friday, April 8 & Saturday, April 9
Pfizer Building
630 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn
Bowery Mission
This Easter, you can perform a good deed by donating to The Bowery Mission, a homeless shelter on the Lower East Side. Donations will go to those in need of a holiday meal this season.


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Let The Spring Gardening Begin
I was lying in bed the other night and the full plan for the garden beds came to me. So the first nice day this week, I began to implement the vision.
Here is phase one of the side garden:
This bed is home to two Aspen groupings that are struggling at this altitude. My first order of business is to turn this into a rock garden with ice plants, black-eyed Susans, ornamental grasses and some flax for good measure. Hoping by clearing out all the high water plants, it will take some of the stress away from the Aspens. I'll probably contact an arborist for tips on getting them healthy again.
Turning the bed into a rock garden will be easy. It appears it was a rock garden in a previous incarnation, before soil and mulch covered the rocks and plants added. The former owner collected rocks and fossils, so the yard (and by yard, I mean every inch of the yard) is full of some beautiful and unusual specimens. This was from phase one. I more than doubled it during phase two today.
Phase two – before!
An hour later, rock, mulch and plant free.
Making good progress with just a couple hours of work. I think I'll have it completely scraped by the end of the week. Then I can begin to add the rocks back. After that, I'll start pulling some of the larger unique ones from the backyard and add them.
Posted on February 4, 2017, in Garden, TaMara, This New House and tagged excavation, gardening fun. Bookmark the permalink. 3 Comments.
As a one-time rock field collector, I have collected in CO for part of a 3 week trip. So jealous of the previous owner's opportunities to collect in such a geologically rich area. So wonderful that you have a great store of cool yard rocks! If you have questions, I would try to make a barely educated amateur guess – feel free to email me. I have rocks from Colorado to Maine in my yard…
It's a shame that good yard rocks cost a lot to ship…


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Will you be presenting at an international conference this quarter? Gearing up for your upcoming study abroad trip? Or just desiring to expand your linguistic abilities? Well we've got you covered! In light of the University of Denver's CultureFest last week, the office wanted to share our favorite resources to assist you in your foreign phraseology.
- Duolingo (free): This is one of the major players in the world of language learning apps. The app combines speaking, listening, translation, and testing methods in bite-sized lessons for easy learning that fits with your busy schedule. A study by researchers Vesselinov (City University of New York) and Grego (University of South Carolina) found that using Duolingo significantly improved language abilities of those studying Spanish 1 hour a day!
- Busuu (free): This app offers 12 language learning programs created by educational experts and teawchers.
- BBC Languages Quickstart Apps: The BBC Languages website provides a wide variety of language learning tools. Their quickstart apps quickly teach you language basics in German, Italian, Spanish and French.
Auditory learning more your style? Why not learn a language while you're on the road?! Listening to podcasts can be a great way to learn a language when you are commuting to work/school. Ron, author of the blog Language Surfer, provides additional podcast resources. He also has a series on the best YouTube channels for language learning.
DU Library Resources
The AAC at DU has a wide array of resources for language mastery. Whether you like learning on your computer, out of a book, or with an audiobook the library has you covered. Librarian Peggy Keeran has created a great guide to help you access these materials.
- Mango Languages: A database that provides foreign language courses.
- Rosetta Stone
- Primsleur: A series of language learning audiobooks.
- Transparent Language Online
- Library books: Use the library catalog to search for [the language] — self-instruction. For example, a search for German language — Self-instruction will show you all the resources to learn German.
DU Center for World Languages and Cultures
Being a student at DU certainly has its perks! The Center for World Languages and Cultures (CWLC) is a fantastic resource for language support.
- Peer Tutoring Program: The CWLC now offers peer tutoring where you can practice your language skills with an expert! Priority is given to students enrolled in a foreign language course so try going during non-peak hours.
- Special Language Programs: This summer program allows you to learn less commonly taught languages such as Hindi, Tibetan, and Bosnian. Each course costs around $350.
Good luck on your language quest and please share any additional resources you've found to be useful in the comments!
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As a mid-size university with 250 professorships and 19.000 students, the University of Bremen is one of eleven universities having been successful in the German Excellence Initiative. In autumn 2015 a new research group, to be headed by Ben Marzeion, will be established at the Institute of Geography. The group's research topics will include climate, glaciers, water availability, and sea level rise.
The Institute of Geography in the Department of Social Sciences, University of Bremen, invites applications for the following academic position (under the condition of job release), starting September 15 th, 2015, for 3 years, which can be extended depending on performance:
Reference number: A80/15
We are looking for a postdoctoral researcher who will take part in modeling of mountain glaciers and ice caps on regional and global scales. The range of topics that may be addressed includes the climatic mass balance of glaciers, ice dynamics, calving dynamics, glacier reconstructions and projections, and impacts of glaciers on water availability and sea level. We will apply advanced validation and calibration methods and develop our model(s) in international collaborations.
The position also requires teaching within physical geography (4 hr/week during the semester).
To apply successfully, you will:
- have a PhD in a field of Earth science with proven, strong mathematical/physical background,
or a PhD in physics/mathematics/informatics with previous experience in an Earth science;
- have a publication record in peer-reviewed, international journals;
- have demonstrated skills in scientific programming;
- be fluent in English (equivalent to CEFR level C1).
It will be advantageous if you can demonstrate:
- experience in any or multiple of the specific research areas of the group mentioned above;
- experience in applying for competitive, external funding;
- working experience in a supercomputing environment;
- Python and/or git skills;
- teaching experience at university level;
- proficiency in German (ideally CEFR level B2).
The University of Bremen is an equal opportunity employer and aims particularly at increasing the share of female faculty members in research and teaching. Thus, qualified women are especially encouraged to apply. International applications and those from candidates with a migration background are explicitly appreciated. Candidates with disabilities will be given preference in case of equal qualifications.
Please submit your application including the reference number, a letter of motivation, CV (with copies of certificates), list of publications (indicate your favorite), and contact details of two referees until June 26, 2015 to:
Universität Bremen
Fachbereich8/ Sozialwissenschaften
Frau Jäger – Refrence number
28359 Bremen
or per E-Mail to Mrs. Jäger (Administration of the Department of Social Sciences, University of Bremen): Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! JavaScript muss aktiviert werden, damit sie angezeigt werden kann.
All applications received before June 26, 2015 will be considered, thereafter review will continue until the position is filled.
Questions regarding the positon should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Ben Marzeion ( Diese E-Mail-Adresse ist gegen Spambots geschützt! JavaScript muss aktiviert werden, damit sie angezeigt werden kann. )


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As I listen to Glee: Volume 1 and Glee: Volume 2, I am convinced they are channeling my life into a TV soundtrack. Current obesssion of the moment (off of volume one), Rachel's cover of Celine Dion's Taking Chances.
Why, cause the chorus screams a mantra from college…Just Say Jump:
What do you say to taking chances,
What do you say to jumping off the edge?
Never knowing if there's solid ground below
Or hand to hold, or hell to pay,
What do you say,
What do you say?
"Taking Chances," Glee: Volume 1


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NEW Outreach adult classes
Mitcheldean Community Centre.
Outreach classes 2012
Mitcheldean Community Centre
This term, we will be concentrating on ways to `capture the essence' of the subject. Learn how to use a range of media to practise basic rules of perspective/scale etc, using quick sketches, mono-prints and working on a group `public art' piece for Mitcheldean. This is a painting and drawing course which also offers scope for glass painting and mosaic projects, for complete beginners or those looking to develop new ideas.
Starts: 18th April For 9 weeks with a half term break
Wednesday 7 – 9pm
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August 31, 2015
6:00 pm
Smartphones have changed the game for HR professionals. Today, candidates are more connected than ever, and they expect you to be as well.
In February, Cisco released its 2015 Visual Networking Index Mobile Data Forecast, 2014-2019, which suggests organizations that don't plan on integrating mobile into their talent assessment strategy will be missing out on top talent. The index forecasts by 2019 there will be 11.5 billion mobile-ready devices worldwide and 3.1 mobile-connected devices per capita in North America alone.
Who cares? Just because more people have mobile devices doesn't mean they're using them to job search, does it?
Well, according to Jobvite's 2015 Job Seeker Nation Study, they are. In fact, the study found that 47 percent of job seekers are using mobile in their job search, and they're using it in bed (47 percent), in restaurants (36 percent), on the job (30 percent), and even in the bathroom (18 percent).
As the number of mobile devices increases and the next generation of job seekers enters the workforce, these number are surely going to rise. And, as they do, more and more organizations will be forced to find ways to take their talent assessment initiatives mobile.
Here are three important things to consider as you prepare to set up mobile talent assessment:
1. Which mobile talent assessment will work best for your organization?
When you're thinking about how to integrate mobile into your talent assessment strategy, you need to consider the different aspects of your strategy and whether or not a mobile version will be reliable. While tools like job listing libraries, application systems, resume builders, and pre-hire questionnaires work well on mobile platforms, other important talent assessment tools may be less transferable.
Depending on the industry and the job requirements, tools like pre-hire job simulations may not be the right fit for a mobile-enabled assessment process.
For example, if you're hiring a customer service call center agent, that candidate will be required to use a computer to solve customer issues. So, testing the candidate with a mobile app that mimics using a computer is not a true replication of the job. As a result, you may not get an accurate assessment of the candidate's skills which could mean the new hires coming from the mobile-enabled process are not as capable at performing the job.
Before integrating mobile into your overall talent assessment strategy, determine which touchpoints throughout your hiring process will benefit from a faster, more accessible candidate experience and which ones are simply too important to risk taking mobile.
2. What is your engagement strategy?
Part of your overall talent acquisition strategy should always focus on engagement. After all, if you're not engaging candidates in the spaces they're looking for work, you'll never get them into your talent pipeline.
LinkedIn's 2015 US and Canada Talent Trends report found that today's job seekers are searching for job opportunities via social media (61 percent) and company websites (54 percent), at very high rates. That means engaging candidates on diverse social media channels and through branded, mobile-ready, company landing pages needs to be a part of your mobile talent assessment strategy.
Before jumping into the deep end, think about what your mobile engagement strategy will focus on — locating and "acquiring" talent or assessing and analyzing talent. Here are some questions to think about:
- Do you have what you need to engage candidates in social spaces?
- Will your company "Careers" page be the main point of focus for your talent search?
- Will you encourage candidates to apply online and wait to hear back, or will candidates be able to access the application and talent assessments from their mobile devices, to increase engagement?
3. How will you facilitate HR feedback?
Giving mobile access to candidates is one thing, but another thing to consider is how you will facilitate mobile feedback from your HR staff. Your HR team shouldn't have to sit down in the office and log on to their computers to locate and evaluate candidates.
While today's mobile talent assessment software makes it easy to search, review, flag, and communicate with candidates from anywhere, it also creates potential workflow issues. Before integrating mobile into your talent assessment strategy, develop a "mobile workflow" model to ensure candidate feedback is not falling through the gaps.
Whether you're designing your mobile talent assessment platform in-house or working with a third party mobile assessment and talent acquisition vendor, make sure your platform syncs across all participating HR team mobile devices and computers, notifies users when decisions are made, and alerts decision makers when it's time to make final decisions, so you don't lose track of qualified candidates during the process.
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KAJANG – Commuter Kamarulzaman Kamaruddin believes he could save more than RM200 a month and cut travel time between his home and workplace by more than two hours when the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) Semantan-Kajang service begins next week.
"I usually spend about RM350 on petrol and toll monthly. And that's only on working days. On the MRT, I'll only have to fork out RM128 monthly for the trip between Sungai Jernih station and Muzium Negara station," he told Bernama when met at Sungai Jernih station here.
The 48-year-old private sector employee who resides in Taman Selamat said the savings of RM222 meant a lot to him and his family.
"For now I am forced to set off as early as 6.30 pm from my home in Taman Selamat in order to reach my office in KL Sentral by 8 am.
"By MRT, I can reach Muzium Negara station from Sungai Jernih station in about 40 minutes, compared to driving for more than two hours. Altogether a return trip is 160 minutes lesser for me," he said.
A random survey by Bernama found that residents in Kajang could not wait for the new MRT service to begin and one thing for sure is that they have given their thumbs up to the government for the initiative that would ease their transportation burden.
Residents working in the city have lamented about traffic congestion which caused them to endure one to more than two hours of travelling time despite the fact that the distance from their home is only 30 kilometres, which normally takes 40 minutes.
"I cannot wait to go to work by MRT; furthermore at my age, I cannot stand driving for too long. I am very thankful that the MRT station is very near my workplace," said Kamarulzaman.
He said he would save the extra RM222 monthly for a holiday with his family.
"I will also be able to send my child to school before going to work. Presently, the burden rests on my wife," he said, adding that he was looking forward to spending more time with the family.
Meanwhile, Siti Norbayah Jamil, 31, said when asked what she thought about the Semantan-Kajang MRT service to be launched by Prime Minster Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak on July 17, that it could potentially reduce traffic congestion in Kajang as against the area's ever growing population.
"If residents in Kajang choose MRT as their main mode of transport, then the traffic congestion particularly during peak hours would surely be minimised.
"Besides that, it will also save time and reduce all that stress of being on the road for a long period," she said.
Aliza Yasmin Shahbudin, 20, who is studying mechanical and electrical engineering at Yayasan Pelajaran MARA in Beranang here, said MRT would allow her to travel home to Taman Maluri, Cheras conveniently and quicker.
"All this while, I have been taking the commuter train from Kajang, disembarking at KL Sentral and taking a train on another line before using the bus to reach home. Sometimes the journey takes almost three hours.
"I was very excited when I heard about the direct line from the MRT station in Kajang to MRT Maluri station. This means I don't have to change trains or take a bus," said Aliza who regularly commutes to the federal capital to obtain reference material in Japanese.
Traders based near MRT stations were equally excited about the government's latest transport development project.
Sardi Salim who manages a satay restaurant near Stadium station said from then on, local residents and tourists could conveniently come to his eatery without having to drive and think about where to park.
"It is so convenient for the public to come here as the MRT Stadium station is so near and just opposite our restaurant. I believe the facility would help to boost our business which we started in 1992," he said.
The opening of the Semantan-Kajang line next week would complete the MRT Sungai Buloh-Kajang (SBK) Line which stretches 51 kilometres and runs through densely populated areas like Kajang and Cheras as well as popular tourist attractions such as Muzium Negara and Pasar Seni.
Construction of the SBK line costing RM23 billion, began on July 8, 2011, and will serve the corridor of 1.2 million residents. – BERNAMA


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Hi All,
Let us assume you intend to take advantage of the Citrix UPS/UPD functionality. The Citrix UPS server component is in place on your print server and the UPS client feature has been installed, enabled, and verified on the XenApp host as per the points I outlined in article CTX134913. You now want to test if all works as expected. Here is a quick way of doing that outside of an ICA session:
When logged in to the local server console of the XenApp server, navigate to your UPS-enabled print server (\\print server name), right-click on a printer and select connect. Next, open the server Devices and Printers window and select the connected printer. With UPS/UPD enabled, you should see the printer with Citrix Universal Printer specified in its model description.
http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX134913 – How to Verify if the Citrix Universal Print Server (UPS) Feature is Installed and Enabled on a XenApp 6.5 Server
Thanks for reviewing my post.
Have a great Citrix day,
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